Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Porthcawl and Bridgend (Wales).
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Porthcawl and Bridgend (Wales).
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 5 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to access.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 5
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (4) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (1)
Downloads - 6
Surveys
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Grade 4X based on 1 surveys | Sign up or log in to survey this route. | ||
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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys. | ||
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.
Obstacles
Obstacles on this route.
Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
The narrowest part of the path is 50.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 40.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 45.0% (1)
The steepest camber: no data
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
Successfully completed
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Recommended by an expert
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Terrain
We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.
15.0% of the route is on roads (1)
5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
20.0% of the route is paved (1)
60.0% of the route is muddy (1)
70.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
5.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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1 surveys
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Porthcawl
Grid Ref
SS8186777074
Lat / Lon
51.48025° / -3.70257°
Easting / Northing
281,867E / 177,074N
What3Words
blaring.steam.crusaders
Bridgend (Wales)
Grid Ref
SS9075879851
Lat / Lon
51.50700° / -3.57545°
Easting / Northing
290,758E / 179,851N
What3Words
follow.junior.exile
Portbrid Two's land is
Porthcawl | |
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Grid Ref | SS8186777074 |
Lat / Lon | 51.48025° / -3.70257° |
Easting / Northing | 281,867E / 177,074N |
What3Words | blaring.steam.crusaders |
Bridgend (Wales) | |
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Grid Ref | SS9075879851 |
Lat / Lon | 51.50700° / -3.57545° |
Easting / Northing | 290,758E / 179,851N |
What3Words | follow.junior.exile |
Intertidal flats | 5.6% |
Natural grass | 14.8% |
Pasture | 28.2% |
Urban | 30.1% |
Woods | 21.3% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
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